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R2PRIS - Radicalization Prevention in Prisons (2015-1-PT01-KA204-013062)

Main objectives:

1. Create awareness on the broad picture of terrorism, the mind set and narratives used by understanding:

a) why prisons are a breeding ground for radicalisation;

b) the difference between conversion, radicalisation and moving to extremist views (terminology);

c) the pathways and levels of radicalisation, role in the network;

d) recruitment tactics employed within the prison environment;

and e) indicators on how to identify vulnerable people at risk of radicalization;

2.Develop the tools and instruments for prison administration and line-level staff to recognize signs of radicalisation at an early stage within their specific facility;
3.Provide common, consistent and effective instruments to help staff report their observations to the appropriate intelligence staff;
4.Provide model procedures for intelligence staff to vet the data they receive from prison staff and to appropriately interpret it;
5.Establish a series of training programmes and tools for all staff within a prison to respond appropriately to potential vulnerable individuals at risk of radicalisation.

Foreseen products:

• An innovative methodological framework for analysing deradicalisation and prevention of radicalisation strategies within prison;
• A radicalization screening tool, with respective assessment materials and guidelines for prison administration and line-level staff to recognize signs of radicalisation at an early stage within their specific facility. The tool will be adapted to the specific legal and cultural context of the countries involved in the project;
• A training course for all staff within a prison on how to detect and respond appropriately to potential vulnerable individuals at risk of radicalisation (an e-learning course and a train the trainer course)
• Five national seminars with at least 15 national stakeholders/experts and 15 international participants each;
• An international seminar, with the participation of at least 30 transnational experts/stakeholders and 15 national participants.

Partners:

• BSAFE LAB/UBI University, Portugal
• IPS_Innovative Prison Systems (Qualify Just IT solutions and Consulting), Portugal
• Universitatea De Vest Din Timisoara (UVT), Romania
• National Prison Administration (NAP), Romania
• General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses, Turkey,
• Belgian Prison Service, Belgium
• Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service, Norway
• International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA)
• European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services (EuroPris)

Start and ending dates: 01/09/2015 to 01/09/2018 (36 months)

Funding programme:(number/key action):   Erasmus+ Programme, KA2 - Strategic Partnerships for Adult Education
Budget allocated:  330.526,00

The Scientific Council includes all participating members of the BSAFE LAB research team, including researchers, representatives of the private sector, and organizations representing the public sector associated with the BSAFE LAB.

The Scientific Council:

a) submits to the Rector proposals for appointment of the coordinator of the Executive Board, from among its members, in accordance with its internal regulation;

b) elects from among its members, the Scientific Committee of the BSAFE LAB, in accordance with its internal regulation;

c) contributes with proposals and opinions to the annual report and business plan;

d) contributes with proposals and opinions to the proposed budget and annual accounts;

e) contributes with proposals to amend the BSAFE LAB internal regulations;

f) advises on other matters submitted to it by the coordinator of the Executive Council.

Still under constitution, the scientific council is composed by:

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